The James Aish Thread

[Machsy 2,858]

I rate the Aish kid.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,291]

Am I missing something here? If he wanted out of Brisbane wouldn't it to go back to Adelaide? What is it about coming to Melbourne that's got this rumour going- does he know someone here or something?

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[Duh 109]

Aish was just left out by Brisbane, have they resigned to him leaving and giving other players a go?

[Dee-licious 1,954]

Aish was just left out by Brisbane, have they resigned to him leaving and giving other players a go?

It smells bad doesn't it..... Especially with Rocky and Handley out you think they'd keep him in

[whatwhat say what 22,938]

13 possessions, 1 mark, 2 tackles v Collingwood would have more to do with it i would suspect.

[boydie 655]

Am I missing something here? If he wanted out of Brisbane wouldn't it to go back to Adelaide? What is it about coming to Melbourne that's got this rumour going- does he know someone here or something?

Just because you're from some where doesn't necessarily mean you want to go back there.

Maybe he preferred to be drafted by a Victorian side so he could live here?

[Adam The God 30,407]

Nah definitely wouldn't say no, depends what it's going to cost though. Can imagine they wouldn't want anything less than a top 10 pick, not sure there's many players in our list they'd want that we'd give up either.

I agree. I'd have Shiel and Treloar higher on my shopping list than Aish. I'd give up my first pick in a flash to get either of the former. Aish... I'd be looking at an end of first rounder or early second rounder. He hasn't exactly set the world alight.

Recruiting blokes like Aish, Shiel or Treloar should be our highest priority. Not only do you inject someone with a decent amount of AFL exposure and ready to make an impact (see Tyson), but you are also still building a quality team with youth. I wouldn't mind for the next 2-3 years throwing any draft pick we have and bundling them to recruit these type of guys, young with 2-3 seasons under their belt.

I don't mind the idea, as long as you don't leave a dearth of talent on your list in a certain age bracket. We did this during the Daniher era, albeit without recruiting anyone of the class of Shiel or Treloar.

[Breggsy 123]

Interesting he has been omitted.. I wonder if it's form or a bit of a lesson because he refuses to sign

I think it's fair enough if they have dropped him because he's leaving.. Why should a club put games into his development for him to leave at the end of the year?

Should we do the same with Howe if the club thinks he's going to move at the end of the year?

[thevil1 421]

Am I missing something here? If he wanted out of Brisbane wouldn't it to go back to Adelaide? What is it about coming to Melbourne that's got this rumour going- does he know someone here or something?

Adelaide = a place to come from, not a place to go (back) to. Thompson left us and only went home for legit family reasons, and no matter how much $$ was thrown over the years at blokes like Pavlich & Gibbs to return home, not many players have ever wanted to go back to Adelaide in recent years.

[Harry Plopper 105]

Interesting he has been omitted.. I wonder if it's form or a bit of a lesson because he refuses to sign

I think it's fair enough if they have dropped him because he's leaving.. Why should a club put games into his development for him to leave at the end of the year?

Should we do the same with Howe if the club thinks he's going to move at the end of the year?

Yes, if we find ourselves at a point where it is statistically impossible to make finals (I already know it is highly likely) and we know Howe is going, he should be dropped to give experience to the person who will take his role when he leaves.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Theoretically if both Selwood and Aish wanted to come to Melbourne, getting one wouldn’t cost the other as Selwood is an RFA and Aish would likely need to be traded for. If you asked me to pick between the two I’d choose Aish as he has more years ahead of him and a tonne of class. He has the potential to influence games on a regular basis.

That said I think the best midfielder who figures to be on the market at this stage is Treloar. Would take him over Dangerfield. Shiel would be high up on my list as well.

I like your thinking chaserJ, I've gone off dangerman. concerned for his hammy's later. the saloone ranger could be handy

I too would prefer an Aish type; Shiel, & mids with a point of difference to what we have.